Police recover vehicle believed to be involved in hit and run in Little Italy

Police are still searching for the driver

Ottawa police closed off part of Preston Street to motorists as they investigate the collision. (CBC)

Updated

Police recovered the car involved in the hit and run but are still searching for the driver.

A woman in her 20s was rushed to hospital in critical condition after a hit and run on Preston Street Monday afternoon, Ottawa paramedics said.

The collision happened at the corner of Preston and Pamilla streets around 2:20 p.m.

Paramedics said the woman suffered a "life-threatening head injury" and that she was unconscious when she was rushed to the trauma centre.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in the collision. They are looking for a grey, four-door Honda Civic with a missing passenger headlight and damage to the front lower bumper. The front passenger windshield might also be damaged, police said.

Anyone with information about the vehicle's whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Update: Description of suspect vehicle can also fall under a VW category dark color. (from witnesses on street). The vehicle also has damage to the front passenger light. #ottnewshttps://t.co/fS6JOVKEs7